Second Annual National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day is June 15, 2013
Becky Lou Lacock 06.04.13
Girls and Guns are again on schedule for this summer as this family oriented event is set for June 15, 2013 at various locations across the nation! What a great way to spend time with the whole family on the Saturday before Father’s Day!
National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day (NTYDTTRD) is a Nationwide event that promotes firearm safety and education, as well as family bonding through participation in an exciting and fun sport. The event is open to girls aged eight to 18 and their families, whether they are novice or experienced shooters.
NTYDTTRD is a non-profit entity co-founded by Lynne Finch, author of the recently published book Taking Your First Shot: A Woman’s Introduction to Defensive Shooting and Personal Safety.
In early 2012 Lynne joined with Evan Carson of Innovative Defensive Solutions to develop a concept into reality and successfully logged 47 events across the nation in June 2012, including an event in Hawaii. Currently there are over 25 ranges registered across America and the list is growing. See listing of all ranges listed by state on the official NTYDTTRD website.
I am extremely excited to be facilitating the second annual event of National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day in the Greater Houston area, located at the Gun Emporium & Conroe Shooting Center in Conroe, TX. I am looking forward to having these girls and their families out on the range and stressing the importance of safety with firearms and contribute to their level of comfort around guns. It will be wonderful to provide them the opportunity to participate in the firing of guns or to simply observe others from a distance. I seek to inspire positive feelings and instill confidence in these young women concerning firearms, allowing them to make informed decisions in the future when determining their personal position on firearms and the relevance they have to our life, liberty and freedom.
I have grown since I started shooting, I’m more confident, it helped my sense of self-esteem to learn a new sport, and I know I can defend myself. More than that…it is fun! More women are coming to shooting. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to encourage parents to teach their daughters to shoot? A family bonding experience, a great experience for young girls, maybe even introduce someone who is new to the sport to something they can enjoy the rest of their lives.
–Lynne Finch
The goal of the organization is focused on reaching out to young women through a positive introduction into this historically male-dominated sport, while avidly encouraging full family participation. The young women who attend will receive tips for safety covering various situations involving firearms, including sport shooting, hunting, and self defense. Registered participants will be given the opportunity to fire rifles and pistols under strict supervision, in a fun and safe environment.
Times and restrictions will vary for each location. Some events will supply firearms and ammunition while others request that you bring your own. There will also be ranges that offer firearms for rent. Details on each specific event can be researched by using contact info on the official website of National Take your Daughter to the Range Day to inquire directly.
Because NTYDTTRD is non-profit entity monetary donations and items for door prizes are always needed and sincerely appreciated. If you would like to support them nationally or locally please contact Lynne Finch via the official website: NTYDTTRD SPONSOR INFORMATION.
I am very excited about burning some ammo with some girls again this year. See the details of my “Greater Houston Area National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day” to be held in the Greater Houston Area Gun Emporium/Conroe Shooting Center, 11400 FM 2854, Conroe, TX. I will be the official representative of this event. It is so important to spread the word so that all eligible young girls will have the opportunity to participate! CHECK for a NTYDTTRD EVENT near you!
Born and raised in Louisiana, my Outdoor adventures began just a short time ago, with a weekend workshop, B.O.W. 'Becoming an Outdoors Woman' in the Spring of 2000. A nationwide program , in Louisiana it is facilitated by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Educational Dept. I was feeling a little adventurous, and chose “Intro to Shotgun” as one of my 4 workshops for the weekend. I had never had the opportunity to shoot guns, and decided that this would be the perfect place to give it a shot! This course required a detailed Firearm Safety course held in a classroom the day before various guns handy for some “hands on” instruction. I was very anxious the day of shooting, but as it unfolded, with patient expert instructors by my side, (helping to muffle the voices inside of me shouting NO! NO! NO! You're a Girl! Its gonna hurt!) I hit the second clay target, thus began my passion for Shooting! I absolutely LOVED it!! I have always loved to fish, sharing many hours with the only outdoor influence in my life growing up, my mother Tommie Lou. She and I spent many hours in the Freshwater Marshes of SW Louisiana, searching for that elusive HOG (Large Mouth Bass) but also pulling in huge Redfish, Speckled trout & Flounder in and around the salt water lake "Big Lake". I always joke that we had to use our running lights to get out to the fishing spots, and we had to also needed them to come in, as we would spend all of the precious daylight fishing hard…. the days were always too short. That was the limit to any outdoor activity for me, but shortly after my "Shooting Incident" I met my husband Lou, and was introduced into hunting, starting with a west Texas whitetail hunt, at which point my life took a drastic turn from inside to "EXTREME OUTSIDE"!! Without a doubt, I am all girl, I don't like bugs, critters, or Snakes, but because of my willingness to Take a Chance, I have learned that a little DIRT..or even or a TICK will not keep me from this new adventure!
With the first hunt of my life being shortly after the workshop, I understand first hand the skepticism that some women have to step outdoors, and I believe that most women just need to be aware of the resources readily available to them, along with a little pinch of encouragement. I have been fortunate to have both, for without it I would not be doing what I am today.
With great encouragement from Greg Martin of RealHuntersJournal, an online resource for outdoor information, I began writing, and going to the industry shows such as Shot Show, ATA, NWTF, and others to review the latest and greatest products in the industry. I met several wonderful people, and began to realize that the people behind the products, TV shows, and outfitters were just down home people, real people just like me! I think of it as a large family, and like most, they may not always agree on every method, design, or camo pattern, but all share a common dream, and ultimately work together to make that dream a reality for the rest of us. I have been blessed with a lot of energy and enthusiasm that just seems to spill out onto everyone around me, I love people and Lord only knows how I like to talk, and over the past few years I have been encouraged to take more of an active part to promote women in the outdoors. I was invited on several exciting hunts to experience many new adventures, and share them. With a style all my own, I have really enjoyed writing. Loaded with lots of adventures and information to share, I started my own website in 2009, www.BeckyLouOutdoors.com. The following year I was asked to participate in a Reality Television series with 5 other women, consisting of 11 episodes. Somehow with my determination, some skill, and a lot of luck, I won the first season competition!! The show was a success, and continues on each year for a new season with 6 new contestants and many new challenges. . In 2010 I was honored to be named Pro Staff for Commando Call Products. I do a lot of freelance writing for many websites and most recently InterMedia Outdoors with an article in print for Dec/Jan 2011/2012 nationwide Game & Fish and also Sportsman. I have a trademark phrase, “Camo can be Classy”TM for women like me that are 110% all girl, but can enjoy the outdoors to whatever level we desire! I have grown to believe that if you Love Life it will Love you back! I hope to provide some information, encouragement and inspiration for women to get out in the Great Outdoors. It has made such a difference in my life, and I truly believe that I am Happier and Healthier because of it! Shooting may not be for everyone, but it is definitely worth a SHOT!
